Barry Cofield

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It's only a couple of days into the New York Giants training camp, and one thing is sticking out: New coach Ben McAdoo isn't going to be limited by the belief that rookies need time to adjust to the NFL before playing.

Cornerback Eli Apple, receiver Sterling Shepard and safety Darian Thompson — the team's first, second and third-round draft picks, respectively — were working with the first-team units Saturday as the Giants held their first outdoor practice since reporting to training camp.

This isn't something that is happening because a veteran is hurt.

Apple is rotating at cornerback with veterans Janoris Jenkins and Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie....

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